Roaster · Canada
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Engineering-minded Calgary roaster known for deep producer investment and precision.
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters was founded in Calgary in 2007 by engineers Phil Robertson and Sebastian Sztabzyb, who brought a rigorous, data-driven mindset to sourcing, roasting, and equipment. The company is known for deep, long-term investment with producers — including mill and infrastructure partnerships in Colombia — and consistently high-scoring coffees. Phil & Sebastian helped make Calgary an unexpected center of Canadian specialty coffee and is admired for its technical rigor.
In the Encyclopedia
Beans from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Colombia · Huila
Jungle Berry
Juicy, sweet Colombian Pink Bourbon with berry notes and lively character.
Honduras · Marcala
Plum Runner
Balanced filter coffee with fruit notes and maple pecan base from Honduras.
Honduras · Marcala
Smooth Operator
Smooth, balanced filter coffee with chocolate, caramel and almond notes.
Honduras · Marcala
Doppelganger Espresso
Darkest espresso roast delivering rich, smooth and bold character for milk or straight.
ViewCosta Rica · Tarrazú
Honey Haze Espresso
Delicate, sweet and balanced espresso with honey and subtle fruit notes.
Vinka Sidra Natural
Clean natural process Sidra with controlled anaerobic fermentation from Ecuadorian microbiologists.
ViewOrigins they source from
Colombia
Huila
Colombia's most awarded department — sweet, complex washed coffees with caramel, red fruit, and bright acidity.
Kenya
Nyeri
The classic Kenyan profile — blackcurrant, tomato, and grapefruit acidity from SL28 on red volcanic soil.
Last updated: June 13, 2026